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Wolverhampton council rethinks plan to introduce premium on wider graves

The fee, which critics had branded a ‘fat tax’, would have seen a cemetery charge an extra 20% for a 6ft-wide plot compared to the standard 5ft

The Guardian - UK

Wolverhampton cemetery’s extra fee for wider graves criticised as ‘fat tax’

Council says measure at Danescourt cemetery in Tettenhall is in response to increase in obesity levels in city

The Guardian - UK

‘We are stranded in Paris after the Birmingham airport chaos - it has been an absolute nightmare’

Gena Fraser, from Wolverhampton, said she was left ‘overwhelmed and stressed’ after her flight was cancelled

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Major disruption hits Birmingham New Street station

Damage to an overhead wire is affecting journeys in and out of the major transport hub

The Independent UK

Pair jailed for life for murdering 26-year-old man in ‘pure evil’ arson attack

Dale Francis and Daniel Tatters were caught out by CCTV after travelling from Stoke-on-Trent to Wolverhampton to set the ‘catastrophic’ blaze.

Evening Standard

Man, in his 70s, dead after two house fires in Bilston as police investigate

West Midlands Fire Service was called to the two fires on neighbouring roads near Wolverhampton in the early hours of Saturday morning

The Independent UK

Elderly man dies after two house fires on neighbouring roads

Officers were called to the fires at properties on Lunt Place and Marbury Drive in Bilston, near Wolverhampton, shortly after 2am on Saturday.

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Arson attack accused thought he was going to ‘torch’ a car, murder trial told

Dale Francis claims he had no intention of causing serious harm or death to anyone and acted as a ‘lookout’ to settle a debt.

Evening Standard

DNA evidence on lighter links murder accused to arson attack, court told

Daniel Tatters, 26, and Dale Francis, 37, travelled from Stoke-on-Trent to Wolverhampton to set fire to a family home, jurors have been told.

Evening Standard

‘It’s nearly impossible’: learner drivers on the difficulty of booking a test

In Wolverhampton, where it can take months to sit a test, there is scepticism around the government’s backlog plans

The Guardian - UK

Will Smith mocked as he's 'reduced' to performing in Scarborough and odd venues three years after Oscars slap

The Hollywood star is only able to book modest UK tour with stops at unconventional venues like Wolverhampton’s The Halls

Evening Standard

England eyeing India upset at Kabaddi World Cup

Captain Hardeep Singh insists the hosts are ‘ready for the fight’ after an opening rout of Hungary in Wolverhampton.

The Independent UK

Illegal transport of greyhounds from Scotland to England revealed by activists

Scots-based trainers racing greyhounds in England are transporting dogs “illegally” and councils are failing to ensure they comply with animal…

The National (Scotland)

Brit Awards celebrates legacy of Liam Payne with emotional video

The Wolverhampton singer rose to international fame in Brit Award-winning band One Direction.

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Is Bournemouth vs Wolves on TV? Live streams and broadcast info for FA Cup 5th round tie

All the details on how to watch Bournemouth vs Wolverhampton Wanderers online, on TV, and from anywhere in the FA Cup 5th Round tie on Saturday March 1.

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Bloodstock festival announces one-day Winter Gathering event headlined by doom legends Candlemass

Venom Inc., Hellripper and others will also populate the bill in Wolverhampton this December

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Artists decry ‘irresponsible’ plans to demolish brutalist Midlands tower

Conservation groups say University of Wolverhampton’s proposals overlook historical significance of art school

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Vitor Pereira believes he’s found a key commodity inside Wolverhampton Wanderers that can keep them in the Premier League

Who saw this result coming? Not Wolves supporters, that’s for certain

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The Independent UK

‘Justice served’ as 12-year-old killers have jailtime increased

The two boys were 12 years old when they savagely attacked Shawn Seesahai, 19, with a machete in a Wolverhampton park

The Independent UK

Shawn Seesahai’s family says ‘justice served’ after killers’ sentences increased

Mr Seesahai was murdered in Wolverhampton in November last year by two boys who were then aged 12.

Evening Standard

Appeal court to consider increasing sentences of UK’s ‘youngest knife killers’

The two boys were 12 years old when they murdered 19-year-old Shawn Seesahai in Wolverhampton in November last year.

Latin Times

Zayn Malik Worries Fans After Cancelling a Show 50 Minutes Before It Was Supposed to Begin

On his first tour since leaving the One Direction, the British artist has fans concerned for his well-being in the wake of the last-minute cancelation and the recent death of bandmate Liam Payne.

The Guardian - UK

Desi Yew Tree, Wolverhampton: ‘Part of the brilliance of Desi pub culture’ – restaurant review

This place has masses of appeal and real star potential – if only someone had made a film about it

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Zayn Malik pays tribute to 'brother' Liam Payne during Wolverhampton show

Zayn Malik "hoped" his late "brother" Liam Payne was watching over him as he performed in his former bandmate's hometown.

Evening Standard

Thousands of Liam Payne fans sign petition for statue in his home city after singer's death

The singer, 31, was laid to rest at a funeral in Buckinghamshire last week

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